I really like a superb flip telephone. Perhaps I’m too influenced by the nostalgia of traditional 2000s handsets, however one thing about them continues to be so cool to me.
Within the trendy folding telephone period, two manufacturers dominate the flip telephone dialog: Samsung and Motorola. The latter may not have the identical clout as its Korean counterpart, however arguably has the higher hand relating to gadgets.
Final yr, we ranked the Razr 50 Extremely, not the Galaxy Z Flip 6, as the very best flip telephone of the yr. In 2025, Motorola has launched a slew of upgrades for the brand new Razr 60 Extremely that enable it to compete with non-folding flagship telephones, a minimum of on the spec sheet.
And crucially, hands-on time with the 60 Extremely on the launch occasion in New York suggests Motorola has prolonged its lead as the very best flip telephone you should buy. Listed here are the six largest issues I’ve discovered concerning the telephone to date.
What a end
Distinctive telephone finishes are nothing new for Motorola, however the Razr 60 Extremely takes issues to the following degree.
There are 4 to select from, with the spotlight being ‘Scarab’, a beautiful Alcantara end that I used to be instantly drawn to. It’s the primary time we’ve seen the fabric used on a telephone, and I hope it’s the primary of many – the delicate cloth is the proper antidote to a steel or plastic telephone. Nevertheless, it does appeal to extra mud and grime than most telephones.
Equally eye-catching is ‘Mountain Path’, which is constructed from FSC-certified wooden. I really like the very fact pure supplies are getting used on telephones, and it’s a surprisingly sensible selection, including grip and a helpful additional layer of safety. It additionally simply seems actually cool.
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Digicam downgrade? Assume once more
For many individuals, the digital camera {hardware} on the Razr 60 Extremely shall be inferior to final yr’s Razr 50 Extremely. Whereas the 50Mp essential rear lens stays, Motorola has changed the 50Mp 2x telephoto with a 50Mp ultrawide.
Certain, the 122-degree area of view is beneficial, and preliminary testing suggests picture high quality is broadly in step with the primary lens. However at the price of real zoom functionality? It’s not a trade-off most individuals can be prepared to make.
Nevertheless, Motorola has an answer…
The corporate claims it could use Moto AI and its photograph enhancement engine to supply a 2x optical zoom impact utilizing the primary lens. I used to be sceptical, however after attempting it out, I can affirm that 2x pictures are nearly similar in high quality to 1x. All of the sudden, the shortage of a telephoto lens doesn’t really feel like as massive a deal.
And with the addition of the ultrawide, which additionally permits detailed close-up macro photographs, the Razr 60 Extremely’s digital camera system is way more versatile than its predecessor. I’m not saying it’ll be capable of compete with the very best digital camera telephones round, however early indicators level to a pleasant improve relatively than any downgrade.
Constructed-in AI, actually
In 2025, synthetic intelligence is nothing new. In some ways, the brand new Moto AI options on the Razr 60 Extremely symbolize Motorola catching up with the competitors.
Nevertheless, one thing you received’t discover on another telephone is a devoted bodily button for the characteristic. The Moto AI Key’s positioned on the left facet of the system, providing easy accessibility to the corporate’s suite of AI options.
Whereas I’m not a large fan of AI on telephones, providing such easy accessibility to key options makes much more sense than hiding it away. Folks will find yourself truly utilizing Moto AI, which incorporates some genuinely helpful options.
Present options similar to Catch Me Up (summarises missed calls and notifications), Pay Consideration (begins audio recording and transcription) and Keep in mind This (captures screenshots, photographs and notes for later recall) can all be helpful.
Nevertheless, Subsequent Transfer places clever AI options entrance and centre. It might recognise the content material in your display screen and provide clever recommendations, whether or not it’s saving key particulars or researching additional by way of the Perplexity AI integration.
You may also use it to create gen AI photos as ChatGPT and rivals can in Picture Studio, or perhaps a bespoke collection of songs by way of Playlist Studio. Throughout my demo, Subsequent Transfer hilariously created a playlist based mostly on a recipe for garlic butter salmon.
Alongside the devoted button, Moto AI will be triggered utilizing eye contact or your voice whereas in stand or tent modes, enabling true hands-free interplay.
True flagship efficiency
Whereas Razr flip telephones have all the time provided robust efficiency, they’ve sometimes been a step down from absolutely the newest and best relating to chipset. The Razr 50 Extremely is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, for instance, and the unique foldable Razr again in 2019 had the awkward concern of operating a mid-range Snapdragon 710.
Nevertheless, that’s not the case with the Razr 60 Extremely. It makes use of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line chip, plus a beneficiant 16GB of RAM. Efficiency throughout my hands-on time was predictably wonderful, and I’d suspect it could possibly be a potent gaming system, too.
It means the Razr can lastly go head-to-head with the Galaxy Z Flip relating to efficiency.
Mud safety…type of
One of many Razr 50 Extremely’s key design flaws was its full lack of mud resistance. The IPX8 ranking protected it towards submersion in water, however not stable particles.
This has been dramatically improved on the 60 Extremely, which has been upgraded to IP48. This formally protects it towards objects bigger than 1mm, although stops wanting the IP68 we see on many non-folding telephones. I nonetheless wouldn’t suggest taking it to the seashore.
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Placing on an amazing show(s)
Neither of the shows on the Razr 60 Extremely provide any main upgrades. The exterior cowl display screen stays a 4-inch, 165Hz pOLED, whereas the interior AMOLED show is marginally bigger at 7-inches and likewise 165Hz.
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Nevertheless, throughout my hands-on time, I couldn’t ignore simply how good the panels had been. Each provide the wealthy, vibrant colors and deep blacks we’ve come to affiliate with OLEDs, whereas Full HD+ resolutions guarantee element continues to be wonderful.
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I’d be very completely happy to make use of the shows for all the things from catching up with the information to watching YouTube movies and even gaming.
Don’t neglect concerning the battery!
In fact, I wasn’t capable of take a look at this throughout the hands-on time, however Motorola hasn’t been shy relating to upgrading the Razr 60 Extremely’s battery.
It’s geared up with a 4700mAh cell, up from 4000mAh on the 50 Extremely. That’s a large improve, particularly when battery life was already respectable. I’m actually hoping which may imply two days on a single cost, a minimum of on these non-heavy utilization days.
Charging has additionally obtained a pleasant increase, with wired speeds going from 45- to 68W. Motorola claims you may get sufficient energy for a day after simply eight minutes, although it’s not clear what battery share that equates to.
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There’s no charger within the field, however that’s hardly shocking for a 2025 telephone. In the meantime, 30W wi-fi and 5W reverse wi-fi charging make the Razr 60 Extremely a formidable all-rounder.
As you possibly can see, my early impressions of the Razr 60 Extremely are very optimistic. If it’s an identical story all through my testing, it’s more likely to be straightforward to suggest.
Nevertheless, the £1,099.99 beginning value (US pricing TBC) makes it dearer within the UK than the £1,049/$1,099.99 Galaxy Z Flip 6. Gross sales will begin from 24 April in chosen nations.
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Motorola hosted my journey to New York. I accepted, as there have been no other ways to get hands-on time with the Razr 60 Extremely at launch. There have been no preconditions on what I write or how I consider the system.